Tillandsia - The Best Inspirational Plants Ever!


Posted January 27, 2013 by samuelperth

Spanish Moss is one of the best kind of plant among the 500 different types of tillandsia. They look very graceful while hanging from the trees in throughout the areas of the South America.

 
Spanish Moss is one of the best kind of plant among the 500 different types of tillandsia. They look very graceful while hanging from the trees in throughout the areas of the South America. They are the largest among bromeliad family- are enormous genus- sometimes separated into the green leafy terrestrial plants and grey leafy air plants. In reality, all these plants are by nature epiphytic plants that are generally grown hanging to the trees and absorb extra humidity from the environment. There was a time when they were rarely found but now, they are grown in almost every gardening center, from where they are sold on regular basis, as the part of hanging centers. There are few kinds of these plants that are grown in pots- most of them are mounted.

Tillandsia plants are grown in certain conditions such as water, support, fertilizer, temperature and light. Light is necessary for them. They require bright light instead of direct sunlight. A west, east or south window is ideal. They are also well grown under fluorescent tubes. Water should be given two to four times in a week. If the environmental situations are mist or dry then water until it is saturated. Some species has the ability to survive in freezing temperature, but most of them grow between the temperatures 70 to 85 degree Fahrenheit. Higher level of humidity acts as an additional benefit. Fertilizers of low copper fluid, which are thinned up-to one-forth strength is used.

Tillandsia desire to be grown on a hard substrate that doesn’t has the ability to sustain water. You can be attached your plant directly to the land with a powerful adhesive, or it can be wired to the support. It is grown in almost every kind of imaginable mount including rocks, driftwood, slate, shells etc. You will find number of kinds of tillandsia. The most famous are: T. caput-medusae, T. circinnata, T. ioantha and T. xerographica. The growing conditions are same for every specie. Two kinds T. lindenii and T. cyanea are mostly sold with the label of “pink quill plants”. They are grown-up in the soil.
Last but not the least, you must need to gather some growing techniques because these plants are sensitive and require great and proper care to grow fully and healthy. These plants are amazingly the rewarding plants for a person. The leaves are mostly blush having inspirational colors before the blooming stage. If they are kept with proper care, they look like well grown coral reef.

The common issue of the improper growth of these plants is over-fertilizing and not giving enough water. If their leaves begin to curl, then it means that the plant is panting for water. Immerse them into the sink of kitchen for the whole night so that they can acquire their original state. Lastly, always provide plenty of fresh air, so that the plants do not suffocate with moss, just similar to those of epiphytic orchids. Thus, by considering these tips, you are able to maintain your plants.

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Issued By samuel perth
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Last Updated January 27, 2013